Ellen Staurowsky, professor of sport management and media
Inside Higher Ed published Ellen Staurowsky’s comments about the NCAA’s decision to host ads from Focus on the Family, a conservative organization that opposes gay rights. “First, according to the NCAA Manual, each member institution is responsible for establishing and maintaining an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity in compliance with federal and state laws as well as promoting athletic programs that are free of discrimination based on sexual orientation,” she said. “How are these principles upheld through an agreement with an organization that describes ‘homosexual behavior as one of many sexual sins outside of God’s created intent and desire for us’?”